The Azzurri midfielder has praised Stephan El Shaarawy for his performance against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749, and believes that the youngster has great potential.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 for their performance against England in the recent friendly, and has stated that it is the right thinking on part of Cesare Prandelli to give the youngsters a chance to play at the highest level.
The Azzurri coach fielded six debutants to represent his country in the friendly against the Three Lions, a match that they ended up losing 2-1.
Nocerino revealed that he is a great admirer of the talent of Stephan El Shaarawy, but insisted that he keeps scolding him because he does not want him to waste the gift that he has been given.
The Azzurri midfielder admitted that the AC Milan youngster did well against England, but maintained that he would still want the striker to do better and improve.
The Rossoneri player also supported Prandelli’s decision to field young players, and insisted that the opportunity will help them evaluate the readiness of the youngsters to take the big step to the international team.
While talking to the press, the Diavolo playmaker said:
“I always criticise El Shaarawy, as I know he has immense potential. He did well tonight and showed character. It is the right decision to give an opportunity to the younger players, as it’s the only way to understand how ready they are.”
Nocerino went on to admit that lot of great players have left AC Milan, but maintained that the club survived the exit of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Andriy-Shevchenko-c6014 and Kaka, and thus will continue to do well without the players that have left the club.
“Some great players have left, but that happened in the past with the likes of Andriy Shevchenko and Kaka. We won after that and will do again. Milan is Milan and remains a great club regardless of who plays. Besides, don’t forget last year they paid €3 and a fizzy drink for me, but scored 11 goals!” He added.
AC Milan have recently sold http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029 to Paris Saint-Germain, a move that has not sat well with the fans and the critics.
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